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Basil 'Dark Opal'
Improves soil structure and naturally feeds your garden.
- Improved soil structure: boosts drainage and loosens compacted soil
- Special composition: unique 50/50 mix with deep-burrowing worms
- Great for: gardens and lawns
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Description
Pre-sowing: April
Planting out: May
Direct sowing: May
Harvesting: July - August
Contents small packs : 1 gram (for min. 15 m2)
Seed weight : 800 seeds per gram
Planting distance : 20x20 cm
Situation : sun
Plant height : 20-50 cm
Basil 'Dark Opal' is an annual, dark purple basil with medium-sized leaves. You can pick the leaves for immediate use and to dry. Suitable for cultivation in pots. Require a warm and sheltered spot. once the stems harden, only the leaves can be used.
Pre-sow in pot trays, 4-8 seeds per pot. Fertilize the soil well; basil requires a lot of heat, light, nutrition and water. Plant pots of cluster of young plants 20 x 20 cm. Harvest: cut stems at approx. 10 cm above ground level. Can be harvested several times after regrowth.
Ingredients & recipe
1 gram of ‘Dark Opal’ basil seeds, approximately 800 seeds per gram.
How to use it
- Sow 4–8 seeds per pot in April, plant out in May or sow directly then at 20 × 20 cm.
- Choose a warm, sheltered, sunny position and provide plenty of light, nutrients and water.
- Harvest in July–August by cutting stems approximately 10 cm above the soil; regrowth allows repeated harvests.
Technical details
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Frequently asked questions
Can Dark Opal be grown in a pot?
Yes, according to the source this dark purple basil is suitable for container growing.
Can I harvest Dark Opal more than once?
Yes, cut the stems approximately 10 cm above the soil; they can be harvested again after regrowth.
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